Reelfoot Lake Loop

Nearby Towns & Parks

Tiptonville, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge

Length

40.00 Miles

Elevation Range

600

Terrain

Road Cycling

Features

Lake, Farmland, Flat

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About This Route

Explore the captivating history of Reelfoot Lake, a shallow natural lake that formed when the Mississippi River ran backwards during the New Madrid Earthquake in 1811-12. Today, the area serves as a bird sanctuary, with the largest wintering Bald Eagle population in the eastern U.S. Explore this fast and fun ride around one of West Tennessee's natural treasures.

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Nearby Attractions

Still exploring? Try these popular ideas in and around Tiptonville.

Eat & Drink

Lily pads, bald cypress trees and beautiful skies

Visitor Services

Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council

Reelfoot Lake Natural Wildlife Area--See What Nature Made

Barbecue

Cheatham's Pit BBQ

For a great meal, visit The Pit who offers delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, located near Eagle Basin Park on Reelfoot Lake

Restaurants

Boyette's Dining Room

Places to Stay

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Boyette's Resort

Things to Do

Visitor Services

Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council

Reelfoot Lake Natural Wildlife Area--See What Nature Made

Nature & Parks

Reelfoot Lake State Park

Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in the northwest corner of Tennessee and is noted for its fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. The 15,000 acre lake was created by a series of violent earthquakes in 1811-1812 that caused the Mississippi River to flow